Jared Padalecki was involved in a bad car accident, Jensen Ackles announced. The former Supernatural star was to appear at a convention in New Jersey.
During a convention in New Jersey on April 24, actor Jensen Ackles confirmed his Supernatural co-star, Jared Padalecki, was involved in a car accident.
The Boys actor, 41, shared that the Walker star, 39, wouldn’t be able to join him on stage. He added that Jared had been “in a very bad accident.”
During the panel, Jensen did not explain when the car crash took place. But the actor added that Jared “wasn’t driving, he was in the passenger seat” at the time that it occurred. He also explained that there were thankfully “no fatalities” as a result.
“He’s lucky to be alive,” Jensen revealed. “And not only that, but he’s a home recovering which—the fact that he’s not in a hospital right now is blowing my mind because I saw the car.”
“That airbag packs a punch,” Jensen explained, before adding that Jared told him it felt like he “went 12 rounds with [Mike] Tyson” following the incident.
“But he’s doing OK. He’s moving around,” Jensen told the audience. “Just keep him in your thoughts, send him some love if you get a chance on social and he’ll be back with us soon.”
The actor then jokingly added, “He’ll be back messing up mic stands before we know it. It’ll be great.”
After the announcement, fans took it to social media to write supporting messages. Padalecki started trending on Twitter, as fans trended #WeLoveYouJaredPadalecki and #GetWellSoonJared on Twitter.
Padalecki hasn’t shared anything on the incident at the moment. In his last post on Twitter he apologized for missing another convention in New York City. He wrote: “Hey #SpnFamily! Sorry to miss y’all in NYC this weekend. Thank you and the #WalkerFamily for all the love and support. Can’t wait to see y’all again.”
Watch the panel below:
